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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.19, 1,407.50 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.19, 1,407.50 and 321.89 is: 482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.19 : 1,407.50 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.19/1,407.50 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.19x = 1,407.50 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.19x = 453,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,052.74/938.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.90

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